Assistant Professor - Dance

SUNY Brockport; Village of Brockport (NY); On-site; USD 64,403 - 67,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

A public university in New York is seeking an Assistant Professor of Dance to join its faculty. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in Dance and experience in teaching various levels of dance. Responsibilities include teaching, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to the university community. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $64,403 and $67,866.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Dance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience teaching dance majors in higher education.
• Experience teaching Laban Movement Analysis and Modern/Contemporary Dance.

Responsibilities

• Teaching with a 3-3 course load, including studio and theory courses.
• Engaging in scholarly activities to produce publications and presentations.
• Participating in service to the department, university, and community.

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Assistant Professor - Dance role at SUNY Brockport.

Salary: $64,403.00 - $67,866.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Faculty Full-Time

Job Number: 2500158

Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Opening Date: 08/19/2025

Responsibilities

• Teaching (50%)
  
  
  
  • Expected 3-3 course load, teaches both studio and theory courses
  
  
  • Engages in experiential and hands-on education
  
  
  • Manages student advisement
  
  
  • Chairs graduate thesis
  
  
  • Directs student concerts
  
  
  
  


• Scholarly Activity (30%)
  
  
  
  • Engages in scholarly activity to produce scholarly publications and related scholarly work
  
  
  • Publish peer reviewed articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals, conducts professional presentations at regional and national conferences, and engages in other scholarly activities
  
  
  
  


• Service (20%)
  
  
  
  • Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives
  
  
  • Attends University events
  
  
  • Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Dance or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university


• Minimum of one year of full-time experience teaching dance majors in higher education


• Experience teaching Laban Movement Analysis (Certification required through LIMS, IMS or CET)


• Experience teaching all levels of Modern/Contemporary Dance to undergraduate Dance Majors


• Ability to teach at least three of the following topics: Undergraduate Dance History, Dance Theory, Kinesiology, Pedagogy, Somatics, Yoga, Dance Conditioning/Health and Wellness for Dance


• Ability to choreograph and serve as director for department concerts


• Current research agenda with scholarly activity at an established level


• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with the department faculty, staff, and directors


• Demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals from a variety of communities and cultures, and encourage diversity in the curriculum, student body, and faculty

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and certification to teach Yoga (certification in ERYT 500 and/or RPYT)


• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research and/or choreography


• Professional performance or choreography experience in the field of dance


• Demonstrated interest in contributing to the evolution of dance curriculum in higher education

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions

Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5046695/assistant-professor-dance to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Diversity Statement

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at [e-mail]. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.